Rosenblum, Marvin J.

May 25, 2003

Marvin J. Rosenblum died on May 7, 2003 in Chicago, IL at the age of 60. He was the devoted husband of Gina, nee Hirsch, for 32 years. He was the loving father of Rachel and Jonathan Rosenfeld of New York City, David and Liora Rosenblum of Riverdale, NY, Sara and Mary Ginsberg of Clifton, NJ and Lea Rosenblum of Chicago, IL. He was also the adoring grandfather of Joseph Ginsberg and Gabriella Rosenblum. He is survived by his father, William Rosenblum of Chicago, IL; and by his sisters, Myrna Epstein of Scranton, PA, Sandra Hertzberg of Monsey, NY and Rosalyn Fischler of Chicago, IL. Marvin received Rabbinic Ordination from the Telshe Yeshiva of Wickliffe, OH (Class of '65). He loved, learned and practiced Torah throughout his entire life. He graduated from DePaul University, Chicago, IL (Class of '68) and was a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School (Class of '71). He served as Senior Law Clerk to the late U.S. District Court Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz of Chicago, IL. Marvin was a brilliant lawyer and served as general counsel to Matchbox Toys, Ltd. As a successful entrepreneur, he founded several companies and served as a Board Director of First Commercial Bank of Chicago, Excalibur Technologies Corp., Innapharma, Inc., The Osmotics Corp. and Kahr Pharmaceuticals. He was the executive producer and guiding spirit of the remake of George Orwell's "1984", staring John Hurt and Richard Burton. Marvin was an avid reader and had friends around the world. His dreams and visions knew no intellectual or geographical bounds. Marvin was beloved by family, friends and associates who were charmed by his sharp wit, keen mind and gentle spirit. Honesty, loyalty and fidelity were his constant companions. Eulogies were delivered in Chicago, IL and Queens, NY on May 8, 2003. Marvin Rosenblum was laid to rest on May 9, 2003 in Jerusalem, Israel on Har HaMenuchot. Shiva was held in Chicago, IL and concluded on May 15, 2003. May his memory serve as a blessing to all who knew him.